Government & Public Sector Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 10,049 open — Page 398

SM-3 IB - Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst (Hybrid)

El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid

$76k–$144k/yr

Mid level$200K raised

Date Posted: 2026-06-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. …

Skills: Program Controls, Earned Value Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Controls, Budget Forecasting

Director of Indigenous Partnerships

Sacramento, California, United States · Remote Solely

$128k–$150k/yr

Senior$25M raised

Location: Remote; Western US required, California or Oregon preferred Reports to: Managing Director of Government Relations Salary: $128,000 - $150,000 Travel: Up to 25% Priority Application Date: July 19, 2026 Preferred…

Skills: Tribal Engagement, People Management, Relationship Building, Systems Thinking, Cultural Fluency

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK

$180k–$230k/yr

Senior+

Overview Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering firm based in California. We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Cordoba’s Transportation Sector. In this position, you will be respon…

Skills: HVAC Design, Fire Suppression Systems, Plumbing Systems, Building Automation Systems, CAD Software

Green Youth Justice Participant (Ages 14-18)

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$150K raised

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: East Los Angeles Site - Los Angeles, CA 90023Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayThe Corpsmember implements the mission of the LA Conservation Co…

Skills: Communication Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Cultural Sensitivity

Graduate Admission, Administrative Analyst

San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid

$5k–$7k/mo

Mid level

Position Summary The Graduate Admission, Administrative Analyst supports the systems, workflows, and operational processes that drive graduate admissions at San Diego State University. This position serves as a key resou…

Skills: Data Analysis, Workflow Management, System Configuration, Troubleshooting, Reporting

California State University, Bakersfield

Instructional Student Assistant for BPA Tutoring Center

Bakersfield, California, United States · On-site

Entry level

Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) – BPA Tutoring Center The BPA Tutoring Center is seeking applicants to fill the Instructional Student Assistant position. Position Overview: At CSUB’s Tutoring Centers, we believe th…

Skills: Tutoring, Problem Solving, Conceptual Analysis, Strategic Study Skills, Reading Comprehension

Principal or Senior Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$213k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Flight Dynamics, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, Autopilot Functions, MATLAB

Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer or a Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$92k–$171k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Flight Dynamics, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, Autopilot Functions, Matlab

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer (C++ and TS Clearance)

Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$213k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…

Skills: C++, C, CI/CD, MLOps, Git

Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$171k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, MATLAB

Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$171k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, MATLAB

Water Utility Engineer

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$115k–$177k/yr

Mid level$4M raised

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of …

Skills: Capital Project Planning, Civil Design Analysis, Project Management, Budget Monitoring, Permit Submittal

Optician

Rancho Cordova, California, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$26/hr

Mid level

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Opticians to support operations at the Sacramento VA Medical Center located at 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655. The schedule is typically Mond…

Skills: Eyeglass Dispensing, Frame Selection, Pupillary Distance Measurement, Eyeglass Repair, Prescription Verification

Optician

Fresno County, California, United States · On-site

$28/hr–$33/hr

Mid level

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Opticians to support operations at the Fresno VA Medical Center located at 2615 E Clinton, Ave, Fresno, CA 93703. The schedule is typically Monday…

Skills: Eyeglass Dispensing, Frame Selection, Pupillary Distance Measurement, Eyeglass Repair, Patient Documentation

Optician

San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$37/hr

Mid level

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Opticians to support operations at the San Francisco VA Medical Center located at 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121. The schedule is typica…

Skills: Eyeglass Dispensing, Frame Selection, Pupillary Distance Measurement, Eyeglass Repair, Prescription Verification

Optician

Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$37/hr

Mid level

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Opticians to support operations at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System located at 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304. The schedule is typically M…

Skills: Eyeglass Dispensing, Frame Selection, Pupillary Distance Measurement, Eyeglass Repair, Patient Documentation

Associate Housing Analyst / Economist

Santa Barbara, California, United States · On-site

$28/hr–$33/hr

Entry level

Associate Housing Analyst/Economist Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) is looking for Associate Housing Analysts / Economists to add to our team! At RDN you will contribute to our housing market analysis program: conducting p…

Skills: Quantitative Analysis, Report Writing, Housing Market Analysis, Geospatial Analysis, Economic Modeling

Software Engineer

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$75k–$131k/yr

Mid level$700M raised

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v…

Skills: Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, PostgreSQL

Staff Aeronautical Engineer - Hydraulics Responsible Engineer

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$177k–$266k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…

Skills: Hydraulic Systems Design, System Analysis, Supplier Management, CATIA V5, Siemens AMESIM

Unmanned Systems Software Developer

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$87k–$198k/yr

Senior$3.0B raised

Unmanned Systems Software Developer The Opportunity: As a full-stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just dev…

Skills: Full-stack Development, Agile Methodology, DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Linux

Frequently asked questions

How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in California pay?

Based on 6165 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in California pay between $85k–$210k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in California right now?

There are currently 10,049 open government & public sector positions in California listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in California?

Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., San Francisco Department of Public Health, mouhamedzz, Allied Universal, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

Yes — 1816 of the 10049 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (296 remote, 1520 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

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